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hunker down vs squat

squat vs hunker down

hunker down is not a noun while squat is a noun.

hunker down is not an adjective while squat is an adjective.

hunker down and squat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hunker down No No Yes No
squat Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, hunker down and squat are synonyms defined as:
  • hunker down and squat: sit on one's heels
Other synonyms of hunker down include crouch, hunker, scrunch, scrunch up.
hunker down (noun) squat (noun)
the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
a small worthless amount
hunker down (adjective) squat (adjective)
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
hunker down (verb) squat (verb)
hold stubbornly to a position to perform the squat weightlifting exercise
sit on one's heels sit on one's heels
take shelter occupy (a dwelling) illegally
be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide
Difference between hunker down and squat

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